{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ad4d4a505d0fd4304b8d6348f39d490c19e94f27.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ad4d4a505d0fd4304b8d6348f39d490c19e94f27.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":141,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Upshur; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T19:10:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T19:10:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9\nmiles east of Holly River State Park, or 19 miles northeast of\nWebster Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMill Creek, Huttonsville, Helvetia, and Pickens.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}